Obituary: Barry Kelly, 72, Ludington.

May 7, 2020

Obituary: Barry Kelly, 72, Ludington. Barry A. Kelly, 72, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Medilodge on Ludington. Barry was born January 26, 1948 in Ludington to Donald and Sylvia (Hawley) Kelly.  He married Beverly Silvis at Summit Church in Ludington. Barry owned and operated Kelly Snowmobile Sales Inc. along with his wife Beverly.   He enjoyed…

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Obituary: Alice ‘Vonnie’ Shell Howard, 83, Ludington.

May 7, 2020

Obituary: Alice ‘Vonnie’ Shell Howard, 83, Ludington. Alice “Vonnie” Shell Howard, 83, of Ludington, passed away May 5, 2020 at home surrounded by family. She was born February 15, 1937 in Ludington to Paul and Alice (Thorington) Lange. Vonnie lived all her life in Ludington and graduated from Ludington High School in 1955. After graduating from high school, she married…

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Recent deaths, posted May 7, 2020

May 7, 2020

Recent deaths, posted May 7, 2020 The following recent deaths have been reported to MCP: Joseph Hernandez, 67, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, May 6, 2020.  Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Barry A. Kelly, 72, of Ludington died on Wednesday, May 6, 202. This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr.,…

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Cooler temps Friday.

May 7, 2020

Cooler temps Friday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Partly cloudy tonight with a low temperature of 29 degrees. Wind north-northeast at 9 mph. Friday, May 8, 2020. Partly cloudy. High 39; low 28 Precipitation: 20% day; 0% evening. Wind: N 18 mph day; NNW 14 mph evening. Humidity: 53% day; 59% evening. Sunrise: 6:26 a.m.; sunset: 8:57 p.m. Saturday, May…

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LPD Chief Barnett retires today; Kozal to take over Thursday.

May 6, 2020

LPD Chief Barnett retires today; Kozal to take over Thursday. #LudingtonNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: It has been an honor to work with Chief Mark Barnett in various capacities over the last 19 years. I am proud to call him my friend. Mark is one of the most humble men I know and truly cares about the citizens…

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Repeat offender faces prison time for drug charges.

May 6, 2020

Repeat offender faces prison time for drug charges. LUDINGTON — Zachary Allan Shurlow, 26, of 618 1/2 E. Melendy St., was recently arraigned in 79th District Court on the felony charge of controlled substance delivery/manufacturing (delivery of fentanyl) and habitual offender, fourth offense. He was arrested Friday, May 1, 2020 by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Kim…

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Obituary: Anthony Ray Bennett, 31, Ludington. 

May 6, 2020

Obituary: Anthony Ray Bennett, 31, Ludington.  Anthony Ray Bennett, 31, of Ludington, formerly of Palmersville, Tenn. passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at his home. Anthony was born on August 16, 1988, in Martin, Tenn. to Terina Howard and John Bennett. Anthony married Ashley Verboam on July 7, 2016 at Stearns Park in Ludington.  Anthony worked as a line leader…

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Driver going 100 mph cited for DWLS.

May 6, 2020

Driver going 100 mph cited for DWLS. #MasonCountyCrime The police news is a presentation of Lenz-Balder Insurance, offering Nationwide Insurance, 201 E. Court St., Ludington, 231-845-6279, www.lenzbalderins.com. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Grand Rapids man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and speeding Tuesday, May 5, shortly before 1 p.m. on US 31 near Oceana Drive, said Mason…

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Recent births, posted May 6, 2020. 

May 6, 2020

Recent births, posted May 6, 2020.  The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Avery Grace Overholt, the daughter of Andrea and Trevor Overholt of Ludington, was born Monday, April 27, 2020. Avery Marie Lou Plasterer, the daughter of Cassandra…

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Sunny skies expected Thursday.

May 6, 2020

Sunny skies expected Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A few clouds tonight with a low temperature of 34 degrees. Wind out of the south at 4 mph. Thursday, May 7, 2020 Sunny. High 50; low 29 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind: N 13 mph day; NNE 7 mph evening. Humidity: 58% day; 61% evening. Sunrise: 6:28 a.m.; sunset:…

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Scottville voters approve charter amendment.

May 5, 2020

Scottville voters approve charter amendment. SCOTTVILLE — Voters approved an amendment to the city’s charter to consolidate the two wards into one during Tuesday’s election. The measure passed 117 to 24. The election had a small turnout of 141 out of 1,013 of registered voters, 14%. Currently, the city is divided into two wards, the first ward is west of…

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The Scoop: Lake Jump 2020.

May 5, 2020

The Scoop: Lake Jump 2020. Today on MCP’s The Scoop, Kate Krieger-Watkins interviews Tara Autrey, Amy Marsh and Sara Ewing from Lakeshore Food 4 Kids, which is the recipient of this year’s Lake Jump. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the traditional Lake Jump couldn’t take place. Instead, the theme was changed to Jump Where You Are. Lakeshore Food 4 Kids provides…

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Fire destroys Sherman Twp. barn.

May 5, 2020

Fire destroys Sherman Twp. barn. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — Fire destroyed a barn on the Bruce Riffle Farm, 3086 E. Sugar Grove Road, Tuesday afternoon, May 5. Emergency units were first dispatched to the scene at 4:26 p.m. The first unit on scene reported the barn was fully engulfed. Several cattle were in the barn, many ending up in fields across…

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Teacher Tuesday: MCE’s Sarah Nekola, for the love of science.

May 5, 2020

Teacher Tuesday: MCE’s Sarah Nekola, for the love of science. Teacher Tuesday is a presentation of Metalworks. Metalworks is a small, family-run company with facilities located in Ludington and Manistee, manufacturing metal office filing systems. Be sure to show your support by liking the Metalworks Facebook page here. By Kate Krieger, MCP Staff Writer. CUSTER – Mason County Eastern teacher…

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Scottville residents voting on ward consolidation proposal.

May 5, 2020

Scottville residents voting on ward consolidation proposal. SCOTTVILLE — Today, May 5, registered voters in Scottville will decide on a charter amendment proposal that will reduce the number of wards in the city from two to one. An amendment to a charter requires a referendum. Currently, the city is divided into two wards, the first ward is west of Main…

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Driver in Sunday motorcycle crash identified.

May 5, 2020

Driver in Sunday motorcycle crash identified. #MasonCountyNews. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Ronald Paul Curtis, 56, of Fountain has been identified as the driver of the motorcycle involved in a single vehicle motorcycle/deer crash Sunday evening, May 3. Emergency units were called to US 31, about half mile north of the Pere Marquette Highway on-ramp at 6:11 p.m. Curtis was traveling…

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2 kayakers rescued from PM River.

May 5, 2020

2 kayakers rescued from PM River. BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old woman and a 12-year-old girl, who are both from Saginaw, were rescued from the Pere Marquette River Monday morning, May 4, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The water emergency occurred shortly before 8:30 a.m. off South Landon Road. “Emergency crews were called to a reported female hanging…

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Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, May 5, 2020.

May 5, 2020

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, May 5, 2020. The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: If you have specific questions about hospital operations, please contact the hospital directly at 231-843-2591. The hospital does not respond to questions asked on the MCP or OCP Facebook pages. LUDINGTON —Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is providing a weekly update regarding activities…

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